Headphone Volume Incident: Recovery Stories?

newrabbit

Member
Author
May 15, 2025
1
Tinnitus Since
04/2025
Cause of Tinnitus
Headphones at max volume
Hi everyone,

Exactly one month ago, I accidentally played audio through my headphones at maximum volume while they were connected to my phone. I immediately removed them in a panic, probably within two or three seconds.

Since then, I have experienced ringing in my ears. I believe the tone has become lower, but I still feel anxious, and at times, I doubt whether it will heal.

Has anyone been in this situation or a very similar one and eventually recovered? Specifically, did it take a month or more for the ringing to subside?

I understand this forum may have a focus on those with chronic tinnitus, but please respond only if you can answer my question. I would prefer not to hear about suggested supplements or anything unrelated to my question. I am just looking for hopeful stories from anyone who has made it through.
 

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